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MK52 VFJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,318 mi
Last recorded12,318 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 12,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 12,301 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,282 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced product on lenses (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,124 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 12,100 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,466 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 11,466 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2008 9,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,635 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 6,953 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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MK52 VFJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 9,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK52 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK52 VFJ registered?

MK52 VFJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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